NAACP Honors Black Excellence, Remembers Jesse Jackson

0:00In Durham today, March 1st. The NAACP Image Awards celebrated Black Excellence in Entertainment this weekend at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Viola Davis received the Chairman's Award and shared her path from childhood struggles in Rhode Island to EGOT status with Winds in Film, TV, Theater, and Music. Michael B. Jordan took home entertainer of the year, plus best actor for his twin roles in the supernatural thriller, Centers. Meanwhile, hip-hop pioneers Soughton Peppa earned a spot in the Hall of Fame for their hits from the late 1980s and 1990s that boosted women in rap. Coleman Domingo picked up the president's award for his social justice work, joining stars like Jay-Z and Rihanna as past honorees. Attendees gave standing ovation to emotional speeches, with Jordan honoring his late black pamper co-star Chad Wood Boseman and thanking his Newark. Davis spoke on healing and acceptance as keys to progress, stressing unity.

1:00Host Dianne Cole opened with sharp jokes, including a light nod to the recent baff to outbursts aimed at Jordan and Delroy Lindo during their presentation. Center's dominated movie nods with 18 nominations, and Regina Hall praised the star's grace on stage. The night clothes with a tribute to civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away on February 17th at age 84. Samuel L. Jackson highlighted his lifelong push for equality, leaving the crowd reflecting on his enduring I am somebody message. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. No ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just the pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.